I am very excited to vote for Michael Greis for Selectman in the April 10th election. As someone who has worked closely with Michael on many community projects, I can attest to his dedication to Needham, his integrity, and- as anyone who has worked with Michael will tell you – his boundless energy. The list [...]
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Michael Greis is the man for the job
This April 10th, I hope you will join me in voting for Michael Greis for Selectman. Michael is an amazingly creative and energetic person who has given his time to this town for nearly 20 years earning your vote. Michael doesn’t just watch things get done, he is the one making them happen. Have you [...]
Needham School Committee
We are writing to enthusiastically support Michael Greis for election to the Board of Selectmen. Since 2005 when Michael was first elected to the School Committee, he has demonstrated keen analytical skills, a deep understanding of municipal government, the ability to think critically and communicate effectively, an aptitude for developing creative solutions, and has been [...]
Marianne Cooley
One of the items an elected school committee member quickly learns is “you can’t always get what you want, but if you try … you get what you need.” And getting what you need for schools that have steadily grown by nearly 1800 students over the last twenty years requires creativity, clarity of purpose and [...]
Bill Okerman
I would like to urge Needham voters to join me on April 10th and cast their ballots for Michael Greis for Selectman. While Michael is most well known for his 7 years of diligent service as a member of the School Committee, including 2 years as chair, he has also ably served Needham in a number of other [...]
Clifford Hayden
I am writing to express my support for Michael Greis’s candidacy for Selectman of Needham. I first met Michael when he became my manager at IBM in 1988. I was a hard-core engineer from upstate New York who had to learn how to thrive in a marketing and sales environment – and Michael was instrumental [...]
Greis is Good for Needham
On April 10th we have a chance to elect Michael Greis to our Board of Selectmen. He is a fiscally responsible, out-of-the-box thinker who finds creative ways to get the services our town needs. While most of us know of Michael’s extensive list of elected positions and volunteer committee chairmanships, what impress me most are [...]
Greis Stands Out
Of the two strong new candidates for Selectman this spring, Michael Greis stands out for his remarkable breadth of experience and knowledge. Working with Michael during my last four years on the School Committee, I came to respect his ability to see both the big picture and the details that need to be in place [...]
Eleanor Rosellini
I would like to add my enthusiastic support for Michael Greis in his bid to become a Selectman. Other letters have detailed his depth of experience in town government and other local projects such as the Needham Channel. I would like to comment on his leadership style. I have worked closely with Michael on environmental [...]
Powers supports Greis
I wish to take these few moments to support the candidacy of Michael Greis who is seeking election to our Board of Selectmen after distinguished service on our School Committee since 2005. He comes with exceptional talents, which will aid that board in its work in the years ahead. Mr. Greis is a principal partner [...]
Kim Marie Nicols
Letter to the Editor Michael Greis is an outstanding candidate in the upcoming election for the two year position for Selectman. He has the proven leadership and commitment to Needham that would make him an asset to the Board of Selectmen. I have known Michael for over twenty years, and am astounded at the breadth of his [...]
Karen Mullen
Vote Michael Greis for Selectman I am writing to strongly support and endorse Michael Greis for Needham Selectman. I have known Michael for over 10 years as a smart, energetic and well-informed neighbor. Michael is always available to discuss issues regarding our neighborhood, our schools or our town. Michael possesses numerous qualities that will help to [...]
Jack Cogswell
To the Editor, I am writing to endorse Michael Greis for the two-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Michael first came to my attention shortly after he joined Town Meeting in 1995 and subsequently as he helped us establish the Town’s Technology Committee, on which he served as Chair beginning in 2000. I got [...]
Lois and Ron Sockol
Volunteers are the backbone of Needham, and we genuinely respect candidates who offer themselves to fill our boards. They commit their time, energy and skill to enable our town to work well. And a deep commitment it is. Michael Greis lives commitment. His volunteer work testifies to his dedication and his energy. The results he’s [...]